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CMA 41st Annual Conference and Exhibit Winnipeg, Manitoba - September 14-17, 2009
CANADIAN MINERAL ANALYSTS
To Communicate Analytical Technology in the Canadian Mining Industry
2009 Program
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CMA 41st Annual Conference and Exhibit Winnipeg, Manitoba - September 14-17, 2009
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CMA 41st Annual Conference and Exhibit Winnipeg, Manitoba - September 14-17, 2009CMA 41st Annual Conference and Exhibit Winnipeg, Manitoba - September 14-17, 2009
Table of Contents
Conference Welcome Letters .........................................................................................4
Conference Welcome Information .................................................................................6
Conference Schedule .....................................................................................................7
Workshops Schedule Monday AM-Sampling Techniques & Trace Element Analysis ......................................8 PM- pH Sampling Techniques and Care and Maintenance of Electrodes .........8
Technical Paper Schedule Session 1, Tuesday (am) ....................................................................................9 Session �, Tuesday (pm) ..................................................................................10 Session �, Wednesday (am) .............................................................................11
Exhibitor Directory ................................................................................................ 1�-14
Exhibit Floor Plan .................................................................................................. 15-16
CMA �009 Conference Acknowledgements and Committee ......................................17
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Office of the Mayor • Cabinet du Maire
September �009
Welcome to Winnipeg
It is with pleasure that I extend greetings to the delegates attending the Canadian Mineral Ana-lysts 41st Annual Conference and Exhibit at The Fairmont Winnipeg.
It is my hope that our visitors will experience our warm hospitality and take the time to explore some of our City’s many attractions. Winnipeg is a vibrant City that offers a variety of restau-rants, shopping destinations, entertainment, and a host of cultural activities that I am sure you will enjoy. We truly have something for everyone.
On behalf of my esteemed City Council colleagues and all the citizens of Winnipeg, I welcome you to our City.
Yours sincerely,
Sam KatzMAYOR
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CMA 41st Annual Conference and Exhibit Winnipeg, Manitoba - September 14-17, 2009CMA 41st Annual Conference and Exhibit Winnipeg, Manitoba - September 14-17, 2009
Welcome to the 41st Annual CMA 2009 Conference and Exhibit
As host of this years conference Anachemia Science would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the 41st Annual Canadian Mineral Analysts (CMA) Conference and Exhibit. The conference and exhibit is being held at the Fairmont Winnipeg, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada from Monday, September 14 th to Wednesday, 16 th, �009
Move-in: Monday, September 14 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Exhibit times: Monday, September 14 5:�0 pm to 7:�0 pm Tuesday, September 15 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Wednesday, September 16 8:00 am to 1�:00 noon Tear-down Wednesday, September 16 1�:00 noon
Two tours are planned for Thursday September 17th. Both tours will take place at the Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
Delegate and exhibitor packages will be available at on the Mezzanine Level of the Fairmont Winnipeg in the Lancaster Room on Sunday September 1�, �009 from �:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and again on Monday September 14, �009 from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
All delegates will receive a passport in their package, please present this passport to each exhibitor as you visit. Once you’re passport is completely full, you can drop it in the ballot box for a chance at the delegate door prize.
Our conference organizing committee would like to thank you for joining us in Winnipeg, and hope you enjoy the friendly Manitoba Hospitality throughout your stay!
Cheers!
CMA �009 Committee
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CMA 41st Annual Conference and Exhibit Winnipeg, Manitoba - September 14-17, 2009
Conference Schedule
Sunday, September 13th �:00 pm to 5:00 pm Conference Pre-Registration Lancaster Room
Monday, September 14th 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Registration Lancaster Room 9:00 am to 11:�0 am Workshop A- Hach West Ballroom Sampling Techniques Element Analysis 11:�0 am to 1:00 pm Workshop Luncheon (For Workshop Participants only) West Ballrom 1:00 pm to �:�0 pm Workshop B- Thermo Orion West Ballroom pH Sampling Techniques and Care and Maintenance of Electrodes 5:�0pm to 7:�0pm Exhibit Times Midway Ballroom 6:00pm to 7:�0pm Wine and Cheese Midway Ballroom
Tuesday, September 15th 8:00 pm to 5:00 pm Exhibit times Midway Ballroom 8:00 pm to 5:00 pm Technical Papers West Ballroom 11:�0 am to 1:00 pm Buffet Luncheon West Ballroom
Wednesday, September 16th 8:00 am to 1�:00 pm Exhibit times Midway Ballroom 8:00 am to 1�:00 pm Technical Papers West Ballroom 1�:00 pm Take down Exhibits (Exhibitors only) 1�:00 pm CMA Business Luncheon West Ballroom 1�:�0 pm to �:00 pm CMA Business Meeting West Ballroom 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Banquet Dinner West Ballroom
Thursday, September 17th 8:�0 am Departure time for Morning Tour of Royal Canadian Mint 1:00 pm Departure time for Afternoon Tour of Royal Canadian Mint
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CMA 41st Annual Conference and Exhibit Winnipeg, Manitoba - September 14-17, 2009
Workshops- Monday September 14, 2009- West Ballroom
Workshop A: 9:00 am – 11:30 amSampling Techniques and Trace Element Analysis Colormetrics, and the Science behind it. New LDO technology for Dissolved Oxygen measurement Workshop Facilitator: Ryan Morasse, Regional Field Service Manager, Southern Alberta and BC Hach Sales and Service Canada Ltd.
Workshop B: 1:00pm – 3:30pmpH Sampling Techniques and Care and Maintenance of ElectrodesWorkshop Facilitator: Don Ivy, Western Area Sales Manager, Thermo Orion
• Electrode selection • Calibration suggestions • Effects of temperature • Care and maintenance • Measurement hints • Best practices • Open discussion
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CMA 41st Annual Conference and Exhibit Winnipeg, Manitoba - September 14-17, 2009
Technical Papers-Tuesday, September 15, 2009 (Morning)
Session 1 8:00 am Automated Flux Dispensing Machines- Automated and Semi Automated. Bill Clifford, Anachemia Science Both of these dispensers will deliver a predetermined weight (by volume) to each crucible and reduce operator’s exposure to lead dust. Eliminates wrist fatigue that is associated with “hand scooping” of flux.
8:�0 am Laboratory Workflow Design: Ideas and Examples from the Minerals Industry John Winterbottom- Technical Manager, AssayNet Canada Inc. “Same labs- Different workflow”. Many minerals laboratories that analyze similar materials for similar suites of elements have adopted different task management methodologies. This paper examines the diversity of operations the author has encountered, discusses the dynamics and rationale behind their development and illustrates how a single data management system (LIMS) can be used to accommodate these heterogeneous workflows.
9:00 am Update on the B.C Assayers Certification Program Scott Daniels- Chair of the Advisory Council to the B.C Assayer Certification Program This presentation will provide an update on the B.C Assayer Certification Program, its successes and challenges.
9:�0 am -10:00 am Coffee Break
10:00 am Advances in the Use of Compton Ratio Method for Nickel Ores and Other Ores Mike Martin- XRF Applications Specialist, Rigaku Americas Corporation This paper applies to an improvement in quantitative elemental analysis by Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (WDXRD) spectroscopy
10:�0 am Application of the Atomic Spectroscopy Techniques for Determination of Complex Geological and PGE Sample Matrices Eric Vanclay, ICP-OES Product Manager, Varian Australia This presentation includes results for complex matrices measured using Fast Sequential AAS and Internal Standardization; trace elements in platinum and rhodium matrices measured using the Varian ICP-OES; and gold in geological samples measured using Laser Ablation ICP-MS.
11:00 am Evolution of Metals Digestion Nancie Copeland- Technical Sales Director, Environmental Express Joe Boyd- Technical Specialist, Environmental Express Much has changed in the way laboratories handle samples for metals digestions. Older technology, such as the hotplate have been replaced with newer technology such as block digesters. The following presentation addresses the benefits of the HotBlock and AutoBlock and gives supporting data to validate their use for metals digestion.
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CMA 41st Annual Conference and Exhibit Winnipeg, Manitoba - September 14-17, 2009
Technical Papers-Tuesday, September 15, 2009 (Afternoon)
Session 2 �:00 pm Solving Problems of Fine Crushing Ian Devereux- Managing Director, Rocklabs Ltd. Incorporating a CRM (Continuous Ring Mill) in sample preparation to reduce crusher repairs.
�:�0 pm Measuring Low Level Sulphur Content in Waste Rock Richard Simms, University of Waterloo on behalf of Romquest Technologies Mining is a relatively new industry in the Northwest Territories. Diamonds are strip mined from kimberlite deposits that intrude into the Canadian Shield. The lack of carbonate buffers in the north means that the local environment is potentially vulnerable to acid buildup. The waste rock from Canadian Shield has a small sulfide component. Mines sort the waste rock based on measured sulphur content, treating higher contents with more care. This helps to control the environmental impact of their operations. Due to the small amounts of sulphur being measured, results are not as consistent as we think they could be. This talk will discuss an on-going attempt at improving the accuracy and precision of the measurement of low level sulphur content in waste rock.
�:00 pm - �:�0 pm Coffee Break
�:�0 pm New Products to Help with Your Sample Preparation Needs. Bruce Weakland- North American Sales Manager, Herzog Automation Corporation Herzog has recently developed an automatic milling machine for large samples, a semi- automatic milling machine for smaller samples, a mill and press combination system, a low pressure press for XRD samples, a dosing machine for weighing flux and new fusion machines.
4:00 pm The use of Statistical Process Control (SPC) for the Optimization of Laboratory Performance Joe Mastroianni- Lab QA/AC Executive Consultant, Scientech A well defined and formulated Quality Assurance Program ensures the laboratories ability to produce competent results, I.E. results that are capable of meeting the Laboratories customers needs, This level of competence is easily demonstrated through the use of Scientech’s Lab Stats Pack Statistical Quality Control Product.
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Technical Papers-Wednesday, September 16, 2009Session 3
8:00 am Full Pattern Cluster Analysis of Multiple X-Ray Diffraction Data Jennifer Anderson- Applications Specialist- XRD, PANalytical Daniel Raymond- General Manager, PANalytical Allan Ball- Sales Representative, PANalytical Modern X-ray diffraction equipment allows the rapid collection of hundreds of scans. Collecting large amounts of data it is impossible to analyze every single measurement. Cluster analysis drastically reduces the amount of data that has to be processed. This presentation will introduce the theory behind cluster analysis. Examples from cement and mining applications will demonstrate some of the benefits.
8:45 am High Productivity Solution for Routine ICPMS Analysis Tim Freeman- PerkinElmer LAS Canada The advantages of combining a FAST ESI sample introduction system. A PerkinElmer ELAN ICP-MS will be discussed.
9:15 am - 9:45 am Coffee Break
9:45 am The Canadian Mineral Analysis Testing Program: Criteria for Performance and Excellence; the steps to Accredit a Laboratory. Rassoulou Diallo- Senior Program Officer, Conformity Assessment Division, Standards Council of Canada (PALCAN-SCC/CNN) The criteria for performance and excellence. The steps necessary to accredit a laboratory.
10:�0 am Spectrochemical Analysis of Trace Elements in Metals and Minerals by the DC Arc Technique Paul Dalager- Canalytical Rapid Quantitative multi-element trace analysis of difficult-to-dissolve samples is a hallmark of the DC Arc Technique. Some of the advantages of the DC Arc as compared to other analytical techniques will be discussed in the presentation.
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Exhibitor ...................................................... Booth#
Activation Laboratories Ltd .............................. 30
1��6 Sandhill DrAncaster, ON L9G 4V5Tel: 888-��8-5��7 Fax: 905-648-961�www.actlabs.com
Anachemia Science - Platinum Sponsor ...... 2 & 3
Montréal, Toronto, Kirkland Lake, Winnipeg, Edmonton, VancouverTel: 1 800 �61 0�09 Fax: 1 888 4�8 9777Reno, Nevada Tel: 1 800 7�4 �6�0 Fax: 775 ��1 �646Santiago, Chile: email to [email protected]
Assaynet Canada Inc. - Bronze Sponsor ............. 6 �84 Bank StOttawa, ON K�P 1Y4Tel: 61�-��1-8444 Fax: 61�-��1-555�www.assaynet.com
Brinkmann Instruments Canada Corp. ............ 17
4160 Sladeview Crescent, Unit 6Mississisauga, ON L5L 0A1Tel: 905-569-0664 Fax: 905-569-0665www.brinkmanncanada.com
Canalytical .......................................................... 12
1110 Heritage Rd, Unit 7Burlington, ON L7L 4X9Tel: 800-6�9-7144 Fax: 905-��1-��88www.canalytical.com
Claisse - Gold Sponsor ........................................ 25
�50 Rue Franquet, Suite 45Quebec, QC G1P 4P�Tel: 418-656-645� Fax: 418-656-1169www.claisse.com
Exhibitor ...................................................... Booth# Delta Scientific ........................................ 9, 10 & 11
1�87 Matheson Blvd EastMississisauga, ON L4W 1R1Tel: 905-6�9-4545 Fax: 905-6�9-7�49www.delta-sci.com
Geoscience Laboratories .................................... 21
Level B-6 9�� Ramsay Lake RdSudbury, ON P�E 6B5Tel: 705-670-56�� Fax: 705-670-�047www.ontario.ca/geolabs
Hach Company ...................................................... 1PO Box �89Loveland, CO, USA 805�9Tel: 800-��7-4��4 Fax: 970-669-�9��www.hach.com
Herzog Automation Corp. - Bronze Sponsor ...... 8
16600 W. Sprague Rd, Suite 400Cleveland, OH, USA 441�0Tel: 800-451-4848 Fax: 440-891-9778www.herzogautomation.com
Katanax Inc. ........................................................ 23
1097 Route de l’EgliseQuebec, QC G1V �W�Tel: 418-657-6�01 Fax: 418-657-6�0�www.katanax.com
Exhibitor Directory Contact Information
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Exhibitor ...................................................... Booth#
Kitco Metals Inc. ................................................ 32
6�0 Cathcart, Suite 900Montreal, QC H�B 1H1Tel: 866-8�4-0179 Fax: 514-908-1�86www.kitco.com
Laval Lab Inc. - Silver Sponsor ........................ 20
�567 Boul. ChomedayLaval, QC H7T �R�Tel: 450-681-�88� Fax: 450-681-99�9www.lavallab.com
Leco Instruments Ltd. ....................................... 19
��05 Dunwin DriveMississisauga, ON L5L 1X1Tel: 905-564-6577 Fax: 905-564-658�www.leco.com
London Scientific Ltd. ....................................... 31
8�� Consortium CrtLondon, ON N6E �S8Tel: 800-�70-5665 Fax: 888-4�9-�58�www.lsl.ca
PANalytical - Bronze Sponsor ............................ 26
4995 Levy StSt. Laurent, QC H4R �N9Tel: 905-6�7-6869 Fax: 514-956-1�11 www.panalytical.com
Exhibitor ...................................................... Booth#
PerkinElmer Canada Inc. - Bronze Sponsor ... 22
501 Rowntree Dairy Rd Unit #6Woodbridge, ON L4L 8H1Tel: 800-561-4646 Fax: 905-851-1814www.perkinelmer.ca
Prolite Systems Inc. ............................................ 18�01�7- 11�B AveMaple Ridge, B.CTel: 604-460-8�59 Fax: 604-460-8�54www.prolitepiping.com
Questron Technologies Corp. ............................ 2767�5 Millcreek Dr, Unit 7Mississisauga, ON L5N 5V�Tel: 905-�6�-1��� Fax: 905-�6�-1��7www.qtechcorp.com
Rigaku Americas Corp. - Bronze Sponsor ....... 28
471 Conc. 5A,Carleton Place, ON K7C �P1Tel: (61�) �57-46�1 Fax: (�81) �64-�6�8 www.rigaku.com
Rocklabs Ltd. ........................................................ 4
161 Neilson St, Auckland, PO Box 18-14�Auckland, New ZealandTel: -64-9-6�4-7696 Fax: -64-6�4-6896www.rocklabs.com
Exhibitor Directory Contact Information
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Exhibitor Directory Contact InformationExhibitor ...................................................... Booth#
Romquest Technologies ...................................... 15
64 Guided CrtToronto, ON M9V 4K6Tel: 416-74�-9068 Fax: 416-74�-6817www.romquest.com
Scientech Inc. - Bronze Sponsor .......................... 7
1060 Keene RdDundedin, FL, USA �4698-6�00Tel: 904-4��-8915 Fax: 7�7-669-�100www.scientech.com
SCP Science...........................................................33
�1800 Clark GrahamBaie D’Urfé, Quebec H9X 4B6 Tel: 514.457.0701 Fax: 514.457.4499 www.scpscience.com
Standards Council of Canada ............................ 16
�70 Albert St, Suite �00Ottawa ON K1P 6N7Tel: 61�-��8-���� Fax: 61�-569-7808www.scc.ca
Thermo Fisher Scientific .................................... 24
�845 Argentia Rd, Unit 4Mississisauga, ON L4Z �E8Tel: 905-890-10�4 Fax: 905-890-5775www.thermofisher.com
Exhibitor ...................................................... Booth# Thermo Orion Inc. ................................................ 5
P.O Box 71�449Cincinnati, OH, USA 45�71-�449Tel: 800-��5-1480 Fax: 978-���-6015www.thermo.com/water
Transition Technologies Inc ...................... 13 & 14
�57 Norseman StToronto, ON M8Z �R5Tel: 416-���-1551 Fax: 416-���-88��www.transition.ca
Varian Canada Inc - Platinum Sponsor ........... 29
6705 Millcreek Dr, Unit 5Mississisauga, ON L5N 5M4Tel: 905-�6�-50�� Fax: 905-819-9168www.varianinc.com
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Special ThanksThe �009 41st annual Canadian Mineral Analysts Conference would like to express their gratitude to the following individuals for all their help and support:
Martin Robinson-President, Anachemia ScienceAnna Tse-Senior Graphic Designer, Anachemia ScienceSusan Basara- Marketing Coordinator, Anachemia ScienceEric Schon- Conference Services Manager, The Fairmont WinnipegKaren Lanthier- Senior Sales Manager, The Fairmont WinnipegShane Tucker- Retail Manager, The Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball ClubBarry McPherson- Guest SpeakerJudy McPherson- Guest SpeakerHonourable Jim Rondeau- Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and MinesBrad Everton-Royal Canadian Mint
Canadian Mineral Analysts 2009 Organizing Committee
ChairBill Clifford - Director, Mining & International Sales
Anachemia Science
Co-ChairMegan Tucker - Inside Sales Representative
Anachemia Science
Exhibitor LiaisonMyrna Law - Sales Coordinator
Anachemia Science
SecretaryJohn Gregorchuk - CMA
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